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Catching Her Breath

New test allows runner to break boundaries on the track

A hacking cough and loud breathing during exercise are not normally associated with an elite athlete. But, Candace Wollert was a contradiction – competing nationally in the 800 meter run and breaking records at the University of Wyoming – all while struggling to breathe.

When Candace started running in college, she developed a deep cough that only went away when she stopped running. Her chest also burned and felt raw. Doctors diagnosed exercise-induced asthma.

By her junior year, Candace was taking five different asthma medications and throwing up weekly during hard practices. The tipping point came when her coach saw her struggling and made her stop running.

Looking To The Heart For A Cure

A “Picc”-Me-Up During Treatment For MAC

Marcia O’Bryan’s pursuit of “the best” care for her respiratory condition not only guided her to National Jewish Health; it also led to her discovery of an innovative medical product that would become a thriving business. Read Marcia's story.

Patients Making a Difference

Charitable Remainder Unitrust ‘a Win-Win Situation’
By establishing a Charitable Remainder Unitrust with the donation of farm land in Iowa, Sally Bartalot and her husband, Robert, were able to give back to National Jewish Health and receive income for the remainder of their lives.

A ‘Win-Win’ for Donor and National Jewish Health
After donating to National Jewish Health for more than a decade, Elisabeth Szegho of Chicago decided to set up a Charitable Gift Annuity. In return for her donation, she will receive a fixed amount each year for the rest of her life.

‘Do Some Good’
Jack Hersh of California has focused his giving on hospitals that provide charity care and also conduct medical research. Through internet research, Jack found National Jewish Health, which fit both of his criteria. He has been a donor to the institution for more than two decades and recently set up a bequest in his will.